Fat Cell #1
by Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
Title
Fat Cell #1
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Fat cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single adipocyte (fat cell). Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat and the majority of the cell's volume is taken up by a large lipid (fat or oil) droplet. Fat accumulation starts with a few small lipid droplets which coalesce to make one large droplet. When mature, the adipocyte may be 10 or 20 times its original size. Magnification: x1650 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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September 24th, 2018
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